The model-phenom is having a fashion moment—and really enjoying it. But just when you think you have her figured out, she's throwing a curveball.

On people treating her like a "dumb blonde:" "People deal with models like they are children. They think they can pull one over on you. It's actually funny. I'm always like, I'm about to pull something on you, and you're so focused on thinking I'm dumb you're not even going to know."

Tempting Kate - Page 4

Tempting Kate - Page 4

On the fallout from her first Sports Illustrated cover: "After my first Sports Illustrated cover, I felt terrible about myself for a solid month. Every single guy I met was either married or about to be married, and I felt like I was their bachelor present or something. I'm not a toy, I'm a human. I'm not here to be used. I am a grown woman, and you need to figure your shit out."